CASSOPOLIS, Mich. -- Cass Family Clinic held a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday for its new Mobile Health Clinic at their Cassopolis location at 261 M-62 North.

Officials say the Mobile Health Clinic aims to better serve the residents of Southwest Michigan.

The Mobile Health Clinic was made possible through a partnership with Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan.

“We are proud to partner with Cass Family Clinic to bring high-quality care closer to home for individuals and families,” said Natalie Baggio, president of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan. “Access to care is the foundation of a healthy community. By working together to reach rural areas through mobile services, we’re helping ensure that every resident, regardless of location, has the opportunity to live a healthier life.”

The year-round mobile clinic will offer health and wellness exams, sports physicals, substance use disorder, behavioral therapy, acute musculoskeletal issues, blood pressure checks, influenza vaccinations, patient education, and other medical resources.

“At Cass Family Clinic, our goal is to ensure that residents have access to quality healthcare – no matter where they are,” said Cass Family Clinic CEO Joe Gavan. “The Mobile Health Clinic allows us to deliver care in a new and innovative way, reaching patients who might otherwise face challenges accessing services. We’re deeply grateful for the generous support of Corewell Health, which makes it possible to bring these vital resources to communities across Southwest Michigan.”

Over the past five years, the Cass Family Clinic has also been awarded $250,000 from the Cass County Opioid Settlement Fund, a grant approved by the Cass County Board of Commissioners, to help fund the Mobile Health Clinic.

The mobile clinic will tour various communities, including Niles, Marcellus, Jones, Vandalia, Dowagiac, and Edwardsburg July 16-25.

Officials say the mobile clinic's health services are available to anyone in the community, not just Cass Family Clinic patients.

Residents may register as a Cass Family Clinic patient at the Mobile Health Clinic, and Medicaid and most other insurance plans are accepted, officials said.

A sliding fee payment scale based on income and family/household size is offered for those without insurance.

The Mobile Health Clinic will operate Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scheduled and walk-in appointments will be available.